Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–21 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyler Owens
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-J.Reed kicks 63 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 7. 28-B.Scott to CIN 25 for 18 yards (88-E.Sand…
- Game date
- 2010-11-08
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–21 on 2010-11-08. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +7.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(13:02) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(7:50) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(8:52) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(:10) 3-J.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Ball was handed to Randle El on end around}
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(13:20) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(9:21) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 13:02TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(13:02) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 12:57XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:50FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 10-0
(7:50) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 8:52TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 19
- Score
- 10-6
(8:52) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 8:46XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:12TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 16-7
(2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:07XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:10FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 35
- Score
- 20-7
(:10) 3-J.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 15:00TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 39
- Score
- 26-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Ball was handed to Randle El on end around}
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:50XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 27-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:20TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 27
- Score
- 27-13
(13:20) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:12XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:21TD CBC. BensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 27-20
(9:21) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:05XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tyler Owens · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.21 EPA/play
- 4R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6M. Spaeth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 7J. Shipley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Tyler Owens — CIN · Receiving
Tyler Owens posted the highest total EPA (+7.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
Tyler Owens's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): Joe Reed — 3-J.Reed kicks 63 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 7. 28-B.Scott to CIN 25 for 18 yards (88-E.Sanders). FUMBLES (88-E.Sanders), RECOVERED by PIT-97-J.Worilds at CIN 25. 97-J.Worilds to CIN 25 for no gain (82-
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.78 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +6.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.153 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -12.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -3.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Owens (C. Palmer pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Owens (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 12:57) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:46) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 2:07) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-J.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 39 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Ball was handed to Randle El on end around}; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:50) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 27 (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:12) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:05) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 11-J.Shipley (92-J.Harrison, 24-I.Taylor).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-T.Owens to PIT 17 for 20 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Ochocinco ran ob at PIT 12 for 15 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short left to 84-J.Gresham. PENALTY on CIN-40-B.Leonard, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PIT 17 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 63 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 7. 28-B.Scott to CIN 25 for 18 yards (88-E.Sanders). FUMBLES (88-E.Sanders), RECOVERED by PIT-97-J.Worilds at CIN 25. 97-J.Worilds to CIN 25 for no gain (82-
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams [91-R.Geathers] at CIN 49. 31-R.Williams to CIN 49 for no gain (83-H.Miller). PIT-33-I.Redman was injur
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Ball was handed to Randle El on end around}
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward to PIT 39 for 2 yards (29-L.Hall). FUMBLES (29-L.Hall), RECOVERED by CIN-31-R.Williams at PIT 38. 31-R.Williams to PIT 38 for no gain (86-H.Ward
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 13:02 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(13:02) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:57 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 7:50 · CIN 7 · Score 10-0
(7:50) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 8:52 · PIT 19 · Score 10-6
(8:52) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 8:46 · PIT 2 · Score 10-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:12 · CIN 8 · Score 16-7
(2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 2:07 · CIN 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · CIN 35 · Score 20-7
(:10) 3-J.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 39 · Score 26-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Ball was handed to Randle El on end around} - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · CIN 2 · Score 27-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:20 · PIT 27 · Score 27-13
(13:20) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:12 · PIT 2 · Score 27-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:21 · PIT 1 · Score 27-20
(9:21) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:05 · PIT 2 · Score 27-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Tyler Owens (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2010-11-08?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-21 in Week 9, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 13:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Owens (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 8:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Owens (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 13:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 9:21) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 7:50, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.8% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.78 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.6% completion, +6.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Tyler Owens (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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